Encompassing some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet, New Zealand’s south island is noted for its ability to inspire a longing for adventure. Alpine peaks, glacial lakes and vast stretches of uninhabited wilderness pr...

Paparoa National Park is often overlooked by travelers who drive the length of New Zealand’s Westland. With miles of unfettered wilderness to explore and only a few pockets of civilization along the way, it can be a tough ord...

Hidden away in the south west corner of New Zealand’s south island, Fiordland is the perfect playground for an adventurous traveler. Bursting with contrasting textures and color, the indomitable peaks that reach out into the ...

The latter half of 2013 provided some of my most memorable travel experiences to date. Exploring frozen landscapes, zip lining through ancient forests and kayaking on glacial waters, New Zealand is a location bursting with acti...

There have been moments throughout my travels when I’ve noticed that the glinting lights of the night sky overhead are much more prominent than usual. On those occasions when I’ve been far enough away from the cities and to...

New Zealand is famed for the magnificent alpine range that has forged its way skyward amongst the varied landscape of the south. Formed by a powerful tectonic force that has diverged and subducted the neighboring Pacific and Au...

Welcome to the 2nd in our series of Dive Gear Guides. In this article I’ll be taking a look at a range of regulators on the market. From high end to low cost I’ll be highlighting something suitable for every diver’s budge...

For the budget traveler, the concept of sharing commodities has appeal. Often with limited financial resources and means by which to source affordable services ad hock, the chance to cash in on a peer to peer sharing scheme is ...

The wind whips my hair into my eyes as I stare out across the mass of undulating waves. I stand and contemplate the scene before me. This morning I’m joining the crew of Wanaka Kayaks, SUP & Sail and the thought of paddli...

Australia is a vast continent, there’s just no getting away from that fact. So how do you make the most of a short visit? Rent a campervan and spend the entire time driving the huge distances between iconic locations? Join a ...